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Trinity Church Ossett run Messy Church thanks to diocesan grant

First published on: 4th March 2026

Trinity Church in Ossett  in the Wakefield area have been able to launch a new Messy Church service, thanks in part to a small grant from the Diocese of Leeds.

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Diocese engages with Racial Justice Sunday in variety of ways

First published on: 28th January 2026

Racial Justice Sunday is on February 8, and the Diocese of Leeds is engaging with the day and its themes.

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Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral to help churches become Pilgrim Places

First published on: 12th January 2026

Churches from across the diocese will be able to learn about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday, January 30.

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Finances, wellbeing and Barnabas all at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 21st October 2025

Diocesan finances, clergy wellbeing and our Barnabas work were all part of a busy agenda of the most recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.

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Ripon area parishes use Compass to plan next steps

First published on: 12th September 2025

Parishes in one of our Ripon area deaneries have been making use of our Compass tool to help plan their mission for the future.

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St Michael's East Ardsley use Compass to plan their next steps in mission

First published on: 2nd September 2025

One of our Leeds area churches has used our Compass tool to help develop their next steps in mission.

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Diocese of Leeds publishes annual report for 2024

First published on: 19th June 2025

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to publish its annual report for 2024, sharing the successes of our teams working to encourage confidence and create confident Christians, support growing churches and help transform communities.

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Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod

First published on: 16th June 2025

New responsibilities, Barnabas and Living in Love and Faith were all on the agenda at our June Synod meeting, where Bishop Nick gave his last Presidential Address as Bishop of Leeds.

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Bishop Malcolm ordained and consecrated as new Bishop of Wakefield

First published on: 11th June 2025

The Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain was ordained and consecrated on Wednesday, June 11, the feast day of Barnabas, and will take up his role as Bishop of Wakefield shortly.

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Every Good Work helps young people meet God and serve their community

First published on: 10th June 2025

Young people in the Wakefield area have been learning about the Christian faith and helping out in their community, as part of a course run by the Every Good Work project.

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